South Africa Południowa 20 centów 2008 Used Coin

South Africa 20 Cents (2005-2018) – Bronze Plated Steel Coin

🔹 Country: South Africa
🔹 Issuing Authority: Republic of South Africa (1961-Present)
🔹 Denomination: 20 Cents (0.20 ZAR)
🔹 Years of Issue: 2005-2018
🔹 Currency: South African Rand (ZAR)
🔹 Composition: Bronze-Plated Steel
🔹 Weight: 3.5 g
🔹 Diameter: 19.0 mm
🔹 Thickness: 1.8 mm
🔹 Shape: Round
🔹 Edge: Reeded
🔹 Alignment: Medal (↑↑)

Obverse:

The coin features the South African coat of arms enclosed in a nonagon (nine-sided frame), symbolizing unity and progress. The national motto, written in the extinct Khoisan language of /Xam, reads "ǃKE E: ǀXARRA ǁKE", meaning "Diverse People Unite." The country's name appears in Afrikaans as "Suid-Afrika".

Designer: Arthur Sutherland

Reverse:

The reverse showcases the King Protea, South Africa’s national flower, representing beauty and resilience. The denomination "20c" is prominently displayed.

Designer: Susan Erasmus

Edge:

Reeded

Language Variations on South African Coins:

Since South Africa has 11 official languages, the country name is inscribed in different languages across various coin issues: